What have I been doing this week? I’m glad you asked! Here’s what’s been on my watchlist this week:
*Note: My reviews usually contain spoilers. You have been warned. Proceed at your own risk.*
TV
Cowboy Bebop (1998) – Ep 1-3
In anticipation of the live action show recently released on Netflix, I decided to watch the original anime of Cowboy Bebop. I’m not usually fond of anime, due to the exaggerated emotions and style, but I wanted to get a sense of the world that inspired the 2021 show.
To say that it is a strange show is an understatement. It gets off to a rather strong start, with a noir look and a vibrant jazz soundtrack. However, it is intriguing enough to keep me watching. The cast of characters is only slowly starting to come together, and as of right now the bounty hunting crew consists only of Spike (Kōichi Yamadera), Jet (Unshō Ishizuka) and the dog Ein that they have reluctantly picked up. My first immpression of the show is that it reminds me greatly of the 2002 Firefly which has a similar ragtag crew of space cowboys.
It’s very easy to see why animation works so well as a medium for the show, considering the massive set pieces, and the animation and effects. So I’m very much looking forward to seeing how the show progresses, since there is already a clear overarching story despite the episodic nature so far. I’m also looking forward to seeing how the world will be adapted for the live action version, considering the style and nature of the show.
Colourful Granny 